| This word has nothing to do with the
mystical or with the super-human. My favorite definition of enlightenment is:
The End of Suffering
And enlightened person:
- Always has a sense of peace in their heart,
regardless of the chaos and madness that rages around them.
- Is always happy to be exactly where they are,
doing exactly what they are doing. They aren't wishing things were
different.
- Doesn't dwell on the
past, or dread an imagined future. They are fully aware, present,
and involved in the present-moment -- the NOW.
- Is loving, kind, and generous to everyone, because he or
she sees that we are all "in this thing together".
- Is free of judgment and labels. They accept
people, places, and things exactly as they are. They see that
putting things in groups is unnecessary. They don't see themselves
as above or below anyone.
- Is rarely sick, and they age more slowly than
others. Their sparkling essence shines through even when they grow
old.
- Understands that there are infinite paths to
enlightenment, and he or she is compassionate to people on paths
other than their own.
- Seems to have "everything go their
way". This is because they are in-sync with the universe,
rather than fighting it every step of the way.
- Is never afraid, nervous, concerned,
obsessed, or anxious about anything. They always seem to be calm and
to "have it all together".
- Has no need to drink alcohol, use drugs, own
expensive things, seek rank or status, or participate in high-risk thrills to be happy. He or
she sees that these are only temporary fixes and they tend to
addictive.
- Doesn't care much about what other people think
of them.
- Is happy.
Does any of this sound good to you? Are you
relieved that you don't need to buy a saffron robe?
You are invited to use "Joy is Now" as your gateway to this
new world of joy and peace. I encourage you to read, learn, and grow.
Soon you'll understand that JOY really is NOW. |
